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V8 OSV

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,383 mi
Last recorded24,383 miles
Recorded on17 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 OSV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2020 24,383 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,314 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Riders Footpeg End Snapped/Missing but is still operational

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

clutch cable slightly stiff

front brake feels spongey but has passed the brake test and otherwise operates normally

Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 23,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front footrest broken

Pass 29 May 2015 22,873 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 22,858 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre worn

Pass 17 May 2014 16,874 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 16,874 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,771 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 16,433 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 16,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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V8 OSV is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 15,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 OSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V8 OSV registered?

V8 OSV is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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